Astoria Park, positioned on the banks of the Hudson River has been titled Queen’s most stunning public park. With awesome views over the East River, Hell Gate Bridge and Randall’s Island, Astoria Park Shore Fest is an annual event celebrating the diversity of the people who use New York’s green spaces as their own backyards. Promoting conservation of the environment including the preservation of local hawk breeding nests, Astoria Park Shorefest is a tribute to New York environmentalism.